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8 minutes ago, soccerguy315 said:

Scouts have a lot of problems right now...

this is not going to fix any of them.

we actually don't know that - we can "think it" but it isn't a fact

there are clearly things going on inside the organization we are not aware of 

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9 minutes ago, Ediker said:

True, but it does abandon those who joined Madison for a near unique experience. 

absolutely - but a smaller number perhaps

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1 minute ago, George Dixon said:

let's be respectful of people's reactions - not everyone is going to agree, and just because they don't agree with you or I - they are not "wrong"

it's an opinion

"People's reactions" matter in this descending order of importance, though;

Current Scouts MMs

Scouts alumni who are, in some way or another, still involved with or supportive of the corps

Other Scouts alumni

Scouts management and BOD

The rest of us

 

No argument with the call to be respectful, though!

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25 minutes ago, Jake W. said:

Right but there is still a place women can’t march. Men can march everywhere. 

Right now men can’t play on the women’s national soccer team. 

Right now men aren’t walking in the Victoria’s Secret Runway Show.

Right now men can’t be the president of a sorority.

Right now men aren’t on the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition.

the list goes on...

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1 minute ago, George Dixon said:

absolutely - but a smaller number perhaps

A shrinking number, would be my guess.

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Just now, GREENBLUE said:

Right now men can’t play on the women’s national soccer team. 

Right now men aren’t walking in the Victoria’s Secret Runway Show.

Right now men can’t be the president of a sorority.

the list goes on...

And I'm okay with all three.  

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1 minute ago, grenadasmoothie said:

"People's reactions" matter in this descending order of importance, though;

Current Scouts MMs

Scouts alumni who are, in some way or another, still involved with or supportive of the corps

Other Scouts alumni

Scouts management and BOD

The rest of us

No argument with the call to be respectful, though!

I don't think alumni should be "above" anyone else - particularly since they are failing to financially support the organization

The generous alumni - another story 

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24 minutes ago, Ediker said:

True, but it does abandon those who joined Madison for a near unique experience. 

Exactly. And it may have just increased the talent pool for the Cavaliers. A lot of men auditioned for the Cavaliers because they were searching for that fraternal bond. 

Probably more then you think.

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57 minutes ago, Ediker said:

 

 

1 hour ago, Incognito365 said:

Yet no one would blink an eye if any of the all female corps stuck around, or if a new all female corps was started up today. 

DCI has not stopped an all female corps from being formed. When that day comes then we can talk about the membership of the Cavaliers. But right now no one is stopping an all female corps from happening, so there indeed is equality.

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54 minutes ago, Tim K said:

I will have to say I am mixed about this decision. 

This is either bold, decisive leadership or grabbing at straws and only time will tell which is the case.

Madison’s health or lack of health is not due to being an all male corps, and drops in placement have not been due to it being all male. It seems to be due to infighting, lack of confidence in leadership, and poorly designed shows. I also have never heard loud cries from young women longing to be a Madison Scout, although I have heard young men say they did not choose Madison because it is all guys. 

Now where I do see this could be a possible good move is that it will bring new voices and a new people into the mix. This may be the lifeline needed. 

What Tim said. Anyone who thinks that this decision has anything to with the financial health of the organization has never managed a business or an organization. Given the times we live in, it’s clear this conversation is something that has been taking place internally for a while and most recently become a focal point for leadership. It sounds like they’ve had the right conversations internally, consulted alumni and done their due diligence. In fact, this kind of decision might have done more damage financially, a huge risk. But they felt it was the right decision moving forward, and I think they deserve kudos for having the courage to address the issue and act on it. 

Here’s wishing the Scouts many years of success. Bravo

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